VIN WBANE31040B947096 — BMW 523I 2005: auction and damage history

Vehicle history for VIN WBANE31040B947096

This report on WBANE31040B947096 was compiled for BMW 523I 2005. If a source is silent, that section isn't padded out with "zeros for looks."

Key metrics for VIN WBANE31040B947096: earliest known event — March 7, 2023; 15 events in the timeline; no auction records in the database yet; 4 marketplace listings; no separate damage reports in the projection (this isn't a guarantee of perfect condition); 39 photos in the gallery; listing locations: Лозова.

Current record status: full history collection complete. We recommend cross-checking dates, prices, and photos against primary sources (auction lots and listing pages), and getting an independent inspection before buying.

What does this VIN mean?

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) WBANE31040B947096 is a 17-character vehicle identifier. It splits into three blocks without "inventing" a model decode: WMI (positions 1–3) — WBA; VDS (4–9) — NE3104; VIS (10–17) — 0B947096. VINTrack doesn't guess at a factory decoder — below is only what's confirmed by the projection data or a well-known WMI.

WMI prefix WBA corresponds to manufacturer BMW, typical region/plant: Germany (BMW AG). This matches this vehicle's identity in VINTrack (BMW).

What to watch for before buying?

VINTrack's risk score for this VIN is 53/100. This is an internal metric based on known signals (damage, auctions, gaps, sale indicators) — not a legal conclusion or a substitute for inspection.

Flags worth checking before buying: large gap in history; odometer rollback; moderate gap in history. Verify mileage history, absence of hidden repairs, and that the specification matches the seller's claims.

The timeline shows 3 gaps between events — worth asking where the vehicle was during those periods (service, another country, ownership change).